Township 7 Chardonnay

A very unique and enjoyable Chardonnay. Crisp with a great balance of acidity.

Wine Specs

Vintage

2010

Varietal

Chardonnay

Region

Naramata Bench

Alcohol %

13.2

Wine Profile

Tasting Notes

An ideal growing season for Chardonnay in the Okanagan Valley has created a pastry shop for the nose with hints of fresh bread, baked apple, nutmeg and fig.The palate rewards us with caramel, stone fruits and honey.

Vineyard Notes

A slow start to the growing season in 2010 saw a late but good fruit set. The unseasonably cool summer was free of heat spikes with a dry and sunny autumn enabling a consistent and even ripening period as harvest approached.

Winemaker Notes

One of our signature techniques in the creation of our Chardonnay is the weekly batonnage we employ from December through May. Frequently disturbing the lees imparts more flavour complexity as the yeast cells break down. This gives the Chardonnay a beautifully elegant mouthfeel. Aged in French and American oak. We anticipate good cellaring potential through 2015.

Wine Wednesday Feature

Welcome to a bitter sweet day for me- it is the very LAST Wine Wednesday. But fear not! The Monashees team will
still be on SunFm featuring wine, beer and spirits- now moved to Thursday afternoons dubbed "Thirsty Thursday" at 3:15pm.

The inaugural show is March 1st, so join us then to hear what we've chosen to bring and what YOU could win on the radio! Alas- our last Wednesday feature is LaSanta Highland Scotch by Glenmorangie. Aged in 2 different barrels- Bourbon for 10yrs then Sherry for 2 more, this elegant dram is a total of 12yrs of awesomeness! Notes of walnut, orange, raisin and plum- it is amazing neat, with a few drops of water to open it up. It is best paired with a wood burning stove, a plushy blanket and your hunney snuggled up on the couch!